Doctor’s Degrees in Child Development & Psychology
Education Levels of Child Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 937 people earned their doctor's degree in child development. This makes it the 38th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in child development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,392 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,544 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 937 |
| Graduate Certificate | 163 |
| Basic Certificate | 71 |
| Associate Degree | 51 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 21 |
Earnings of Child Development Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in child development is $82,203. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $77,666 and the high is $86,739.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for child development majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in child development. About 72.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 259 |
| Women | 678 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 521 |
| International Students | 145 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 68 |
Most Popular Child Development Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 99 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in child development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in child development from Penn State University Park. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in child development from U-M. About 74% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in child development. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UNR. Of these students, 57% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Nevada - Reno child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
The 4th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 79% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 82,203.
New York University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in child development from NYU. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in child development from Ohio State. Of these students, 64% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
The 7th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pace University - New York. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in child development from Pace University. Of these students, 92% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pace University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
University of California - Berkeley is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UC Berkeley. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 82,203.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UCR. Of these students, 63% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Riverside child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
University of Connecticut is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UCONN. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Connecticut child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
Yale University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in child development from Yale. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
University of Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in child development from University of Arizona. Of these students, 50% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Arizona child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
The 13th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in child development from WUSTL. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Data shows that WUSTL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
University of Kansas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in child development from KU. About 71% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at University of Kansas make a median salary of 82,203.
The 15th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UIUC. About 80% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UT Knoxville. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville make a median salary of 82,203.
The 17th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in child development from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 71% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 82,203.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in child development. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UPenn. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Pennsylvania child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
Drexel University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in child development from Drexel. About 80% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Drexel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
George Washington University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in child development. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in child development from GWU. Of these students, 63% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at George Washington University make a median salary of 82,203.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to child development that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 4,502 |
| General Psychology | 1,634 |
| Other Psychology | 147 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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